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April 3, 2026Open Access

A Study on the Relationship Between Presence of Meaning and Search for Meaning Among University Students

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To explore the relationship between the presence of meaning and the search for meaning among university students.
Cross-sectional study design
Sample of 820 university students
Utilized the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ)
Analyzed data through descriptive statistics and correlation analysis
36.1% of students reported a high level of presence of meaning
64.6% reported a high level of search for meaning
Presence of meaning and search for meaning showed a significant positive correlation

Abstract

ObjectiveTo explore the relationship between the presence of meaning and the search for meaning among Chinese university students.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with 820 university students using the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ). Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics and correlation analysis.ResultsCorrelation analysis revealed that 36.1% of students reported a high level of presence of meaning, while 64.6% reported a high level of search for meaning.ConclusionPresence of meaning and search for meaning showed a significant positive correlation. Most university students are in a state of uncertainty but generally demonstrate an awareness of exploring meaning in life.

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Hao et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cf5d055a333a821460aa1f https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.47297/wspiedwsp2516-250004.20261001

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